QuickTime VR Panorama Export

When RenderWorks is installed, the QuickTime Virtual Reality Panorama option is added to the list of export file choices. This command creates a QuickTime VR panorama file of the drawing, which can then be opened in QuickTime. The current rendering mode is used to create the movie.

QuickTime is a separate program available with VectorWorks. It includes Movie Player, for viewing several different file types.

QuickTime must be installed to view or create QuickTime movies. It is available on the VectorWorks CD.

To export a drawing as a QuickTime panorama:

1.	Render the drawing in Perspective projection with a RenderWorks rendering mode. The size of the perspective window affects the size of the panorama window; adjust the size of the perspective window by dragging the corner handles.

Due to a limitation of the LightWorks library, RenderWorks backgrounds cannot be exported.

2.	Select File > Export > Export QuickTime VR Panorama.

The QTVR Panorama Options dialog box opens.

3.	In the Tilt Above/Below Horizon field, specify the movie view tilt angle from the current view (a value of zero places the view at the horizon); then click OK.

4.	Specify the .mov file name and location, and click Save to generate the QuickTime movie. For information on playing the QuickTime movie, see Viewing QuickTime Animations.